Program Manager, Engines

Program Manager

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

The Program Manager leads complex, multi-year, cross-functional programs that advance strategic business objectives. This role supports business objectives by managing programs across product development, operational excellence, process improvement, and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Program Manager ensures success through disciplined planning, program alignment, risk management, and effective stakeholder communication.

This hybrid role requires being onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin for 2–3 days each week. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Execution - Lead multiple complex programs—from initiation through implementation and global release. Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources across functions and global teams. Facilitate program plans, stage-gate reviews, and executive updates. Translate strategic objectives into measurable programs with clear KPIs and milestones.
• Program Alignment - Contribute to program planning including timing, capacity, and prioritization. Support development of program management standards, governance, templates, and best practices. Provide program analysis, identify cross-program risks, and ensure resource alignment.
• Cross-Functional Leadership - Lead teams without direct authority across engineering, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance. Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution across diverse teams. Mentor project leaders and cultivate strong cross-functional relationships.
• Risk, Change, and Issue Management - Identify and mitigate risks proactively, including technical, schedule, and resource risks. Lead teams through ambiguity and change, ensuring alignment throughout program lifecycle. Escalate critical issues appropriately and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical teams, business leadership, and executives. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and governance reviews. Ensure transparent program communication, documentation, and decision tracking.
• Business & Technical Acumen - Apply deep knowledge of program management processes and broader business operations to drive program outcomes. Support continuous improvement of program execution and product development processes.
• The Program Manager ensures adherence to applicable product compliance requirements including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code.
• Supervisory Relationships: Reports to SR MGR-ENGINEERING
• Organization Relationships: Frequent contact with Rehlko NPD team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business from an accredited program. MBA preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in product development, project management, or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex global programs with multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Proven success influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong skills in risk management, portfolio planning, strategic decision-making, and communication.
• PMP certification preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $102,500.00-$130,550.00. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day